Girard in Erie County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Circus History
Erected 1974 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 42° 0.043′ N, 80° 19.019′ W. Marker is in Girard, Pennsylvania, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 20) and South Park Row, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Girard PA 16417, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Erie County Soldiers' Monument (a few steps from this marker); Charlotte Elizabeth Battles (within shouting distance of this marker); About This Stone Pillar (within shouting distance of this marker); Erie Extension Canal (approx. 3˝ miles away); Old State Line (approx. 4.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.6 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.8 miles away); Tornado of May 31, 1985 (approx. 7.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Girard.
Also see . . .
1. Dan Rice at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on June 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Dan Rice-American Clown. Encyclopedia Brittanica (Submitted on June 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.